The person at the center of this case
Rocco Arthur Recchia
Missing Person · Open
38 years waiting · since 1988
Missing Person: Rocco Arthur Recchia
Justice for Rocco Arthur Recchia — the trail went cold in 1988, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Recchia heading to the train station with an overnight bag? Was he planning a trip or fleeing?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone at or near the train station see Recchia on June 24, 1988? Did he board a train?
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clue
Lead #3The overnight bag and formal attire suggest intentional travel, but no destination or travel plans have been documented.
Rocco Arthur Recchia, a 65-year-old man, disappeared on June 24, 1988, after being last seen walking toward the train station in Poughkeepsie, New York with an overnight bag. The circumstances of his departure remain unclear—whether he intended to travel, was meeting someone, or left under duress is unknown. Despite decades passing, the case remains unsolved and any information about his whereabouts or what happened that day could help bring closure to his family.
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contact
Lead #4Had Recchia made any calls or arrangements before his disappearance that might indicate his intentions?
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NamUs case MP12250. Missing person: Rocco Arthur Recchia.
Last known contact: 1988-06-24 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, NY. Circumstances: LAST SEEN WALKING TOWARD THE TRAIN STATION ON 06/24/1988 CARRYING AN OVERNIGHT BAG.
Demographics: 65 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 230 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Carrying an overnight bag, timex analog watch; Clothing: light gray dress panst size 42, short sleeve pink shirt size 2xl, light blue fedora, light blue sport coat XL; Eyewear: reading glasses dark frames; Footwear: brown 10 1/2 size dress shoes; Jewelry: TIMEX WATCH WITH ARABIC NUMBERS (ROMAN NUMERALS). Investigating agency: City of Poughkeepsie Police Department | 1988-192960 | 1988-06-25.
Timeline of Events
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1988-06-24
Last Seen Walking Toward Train Station
Rocco Arthur Recchia was last seen walking toward the train station carrying an overnight bag, wearing a light blue fedora, light blue sport coat, pink shirt, and light gray dress pants.
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Case Information
Incident:June 24, 1988
Last Updated:June 25, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 24, 1988
Last Updated:June 25, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8454514000
You can remain anonymous